1997 Ford Taurus GL
1FALP52U5VG182076
Naperville, IL
This 1997 Ford Taurus GL is listed at $6,438 with 81,661 miles in Naperville, IL.
Sold by Private Collection Chicago
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1997 Ford Taurus GL
VIN 1FALP52U5VG182076
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $1,439 (+30.0%) over 10 months.
Asking prices recorded across 9 listing dates for VIN 1FALP52U5VG182076, spanning 10 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Collection Chicago | Naperville, IL 60563 | $6,438 | 81,661 mi | 2025-10-15 | 14 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| privatecollectionchi | Naperville, Illinois 60563 | $8,239 | 81,661 mi | 2026-07-23 | 59 d ago |
| Private Collection Chicago | Naperville, IL 60563 | $5,438 | 81,661 mi | 2025-10-15 | 6 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FALP52U5VG182076Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 Ford Taurus likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
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Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 Ford Taurus has 5 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.NHTSA campaign 06E026000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR.NHTSA campaign 98V028000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1997 Ford Taurus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 17, 2026.
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ford Taurus GL (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 1999 Toyota Camry | $5,995 | 3 | — |
| 1995 Lincoln Town CAR | $14,758 | 2 | — |
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | $51,684 | 2 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 165 | $14,245 | 100% | 98,974 mi |
| 2018 | 285 | $13,988 | 98% | 95,295 mi |
| 2017 | 175 | $11,599 | 81% | 107,740 mi |
| 2016 | 254 | $10,395 | 73% | 111,531 mi |
| 2015 | 350 | $9,284 | 65% | 118,080 mi |
| 2014 | 220 | $8,989 | 63% | 120,760 mi |
| 2013 | 269 | $7,755 | 54% | 131,803 mi |
| 2012 | 83 | $7,590 | 53% | 134,222 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
